Life-Span Studies Are Based on Which of the Following Ideas

question 84

Multiple Choice

Life-span studies are based on which of the following ideas?

• A) There is little continuity over the life span.
• B) Development occurs early in life, not during adulthood.
• C) Every portion of the life span is influenced by earlier events and will in turn affect later events.
• D) There is no development that takes place in the late adulthood stage.

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Definitions:

Crying

The shedding of tears in response to an emotional state, arising from sadness, happiness, or pain.

Showing Anger

The act of expressing or revealing feelings of displeasure or hostility, often as a response to frustration or injustice.

Secondary Prevention

Strategies or actions taken to detect and treat an illness or condition early in its course to halt or slow its progression, ideally before it fully develops.

High-risk Situations

Scenarios or conditions that increase the likelihood of negative outcomes, such as accidents, diseases, or financial loss.